Knee surgery gets a boost: BioBrace scaffold tested in 500 patients

NCT ID NCT06948591

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a device called BioBrace, a special scaffold that wraps around a tissue graft during ACL knee surgery to make it stronger. Researchers will follow 500 people aged 14 to 70 for up to 3 years to see if it improves knee function and is safe. The goal is to help patients recover better and avoid future knee problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

BioBrace Reinforced Implant (a bioresorbable collagen and PLLA scaffold used to reinforce soft tissue grafts during ACL reconstruction)

What this could lead to

If successful, BioBrace could help people with ACL tears recover better knee function and reduce the risk of re-injury after surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a real-world study without a comparison group, so it cannot prove BioBrace is better than standard ACL surgery. The device may not improve outcomes and could cause side effects like infection or graft failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • ConMed

    RECRUITING

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06513, United States

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